disparage
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to speak contemptuously of; belittle
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to damage the reputation of
Other Word Forms
- disparagement noun
- disparager noun
- disparaging adjective
- disparagingly adverb
- undisparaged adjective
Etymology
Origin of disparage
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Anglo-French, Old French desparag(i)er “to match unequally,” from des- dis- 1 + -parag(i)er, verb derivative of parage “equal rank,” also “high birth, noble descent” ( peerage )
Example Sentences
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A "Japan glazer" is "someone who puts everything that comes from Japan on a pedestal, while disparaging things that come from their own country", Louzembi said.
From Barron's
The bank published a report in 1993 which helped disparage industrial policy.
The girls muttered a few more disparaging comments as they scuttled to get in order.
From Literature
He also ordered administrators to remove any content that “inappropriately disparages Americans” living or dead, and replace it with language that celebrates the nation’s greatness.
From Los Angeles Times
Spielberg, for his part, was careful not to disparage streaming.
From Barron's
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